Jayson Tatum's Remarkable Achilles Recovery: From Surgery to Dunking in Just Six MonthsBoston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who tore his Achilles tendon in June, is making astonishing progress in his rehabilitation. Despite the severity of the injury, which typically sidelines athletes for a year, Tatum is already performing agility drills and dunking a basketball. His rapid healing has caught the attention of fellow NBA player Kevin Durant, who suffered a similar injury. Tatum hasn't ruled out playing later this season, potentially returning around March 2026, much sooner than expected. Meanwhile, the Celtics have had an up-and-down season without their leading scorer.

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